Yankees, Mets, Phillies? Fuggetaboutit.
Let’s talk minor league baseball in New Jersey. We gotcha games right here!
And without the traffic, nosebleed seats, $8 hot dogs and ticket prices that rival rents in some local hamlets. The stars of tomorrow playing the parks close to home.
The crack of the bat still sounds the same, as does the sound of a 90mph fastball hitting the catcher’s mitt. The smells of popcorn and sausages and, yes Virginia…beer. Exactly the same. What is different are the actual parks, intimate and colorful, you have opportunities to meet and greet the players who are mere yards away. In between innings there is always a “show” where you might be asked to run the bases alongside a giant sausage and bun, or dance with a groundskeeper. It is the quintessential flavor of the American pastime the way it was meant to be – before steroids and sky-high salaries threatened to keep the most important people away – the fans. No fear here. New Jerseyans are privileged to have multiple Minor League baseball teams spread across the state. A great place for kids, the local ballgame is affordable, lots of fun and a much better solution for families who love professional baseball! Here’s a list of the Minor League Baseball Teams in New Jersey!
Camden Riversharks
Camden, NJ
The Camden Riversharks play home games at Campbell’s Field, overlooking the Benjamin Franklin bridge and skyline of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit www.riversharks.com for tickets, events and more information.
Lakewood Blue Claws
Lakewood, NJ
Known for producing Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels and Carlos Ruiz among 25 various major league players, the Lakewood Blueclaws guarantee a huge crowd and an unforgettable time for kids! The team plays home games at First Energy Park in Lakewood.
Check out the Lakewood Blueclaws website for tickets and more information.
New Jersey Jackals
Upper Montclair, NJ
With home games located at Yogi Berra stadium on the campus of Montclair State University, the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team is sure to offer family fun and great games for New Jersey baseball fans. Get the 2012 schedule, tickets and more information at the New Jersey Jackals website.
Newark Bears
Newark, NJ
The Newark Bears professional baseball team have a rich history since their establishment in 1917. Located in the heart of Newark, the Bears play home games at the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Like the other New Jersey stadiums, with several community events and activities, heading to a game means fun for the whole family! Visit the Newark Bears website for tickets and more information.
Somerset Patriots
Bridgewater, NJ
“Get Patriotic” at a Somersets Patriots game and watch professional baseball with family fun and great entertainment the entire time! Home games are located at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ and tickets, schedules, events and more information can be found at somersetpatriots.com.
Trenton Thunder
Trenton, NJ
Situated along the Delaware River in Trenton, NJ, Waterfront Park is the location for Trenton Thunder home games. At a Trenton Thunder baseball game, you get the best of both worlds: great professional baseball and affordable fun for the kids and the entire family! Check out the game schedule, promotions and ticket information at the Trenton Thunder website.
Play ball!
